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2 Kreuzers - Theodore of Bettendorf
| Silver | 1.16 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Worms (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Theoderic II of Bettendorf (Theoderich von Bettendorf) (1552-1580) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1576 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzers (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#227917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Z in orb on brest, titles of Maximilian I. around.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers - Theodore of Bettendorf 1573-1576 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Worms, which was a powerful ecclesiastical state in the Holy Roman Empire during the 16th century. This shield is placed above the crowned bust of Theodore of Bettendorf, the Bishop of Worms, who ruled from 1573 to 1576. The inclusion of the shield symbolizes the coin's issuance by the Bishopric and highlights the close connection between the church and the state during that time period.
